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#iGiveCatholic

iGiveCatholic

Save the Date for #iGiveCatholic 2026

Giving Tuesday, December 1!

This is a special opportunity to celebrate our faith and to show our gratitude for the many blessings we have received by supporting the organizations doing the Lord’s work in the Diocese of Fort Worth. All parishes, schools, ministries, Catholic organizations and apostolates are invited to participate in #iGiveCatholic on Giving Tuesday, December 1, 2026! If you’ve participated before, there are exciting changes to make this year’s Giving Day the best yet. If you haven’t participated, it’s time to join the ministries in the Diocese of Fort Worth that raised $926,443 last year. For everyone, there are more reasons than ever before to take advantage of this event on Giving Tuesday, December 1.

Why Should my Parish or School Participate in #iGiveCatholic in 2026?

  • Your Local Support – In addition to the full resources offered by the national #iGiveCatholic organization, Patricia Gonzalez is your local contact for #iGiveCatholic. She is eager to assist you with strategies, developing your plan, and connecting you with all the resources available from #iGiveCatholic and the Mightycause giving day platform.
  • Best Practices Guide – the Advancement Foundation has put together a simple guide on how to navigate the #iGC site as well as practical tips for a successful campaign.
  • Guaranteed Matching Funds – The Advancement Foundation Board has already designated $75,000 in matching funds for organizations participating in #iGiveCatholic. The more you raise, the greater your share of these funds. (This is in addition to any matching funds your organization may secure.)
  • Lower Transaction Fees for Credit Card Donations
  • Your Giving Day Page will Be Available to You Year-Round! Use the page you create on Mightycause for any other special projects or fundraisers that come up throughout the year.
  • Participating Costs Nothing – Although this has been the case since our diocese first became an #iGiveCatholic partner, it bears repeating that the Advancement Foundation pays the participation fee for each participating organization. This gives your parish, school or ministry access to the giving day platform, the graphics and promotional materials and the training and support!

What Are the Key Dates?

Local Sign Up – Let us know now if you plan to participate in #iGiveCatholic (or just want to stay on our mailing list). That way you will be alerted to key dates, trainings and resources for a successful giving day.

Sign up here

  • Ongoing – begin brainstorming ideas, goalsetting and forming committees to jump start your 2026 campaign! You can review videos of past trainings at https://www.igivecatholic.org/resources. Start securing matching funds! Also, let us know if you plan to participate and/or are still trying to decide so we can add you to our all-new distribution list for #iGiveCatholic by emailing Patricia Gonzalez at .
  • Monday, August 17 – Sunday, November 1 - Registration for participating organizations at www.igivecatholic.org.
  • Ongoing – A limited number of yard signs and bulk offertory envelopes are available for pickup at the Advancement Foundation Offices, 201 Main Street, Ste 1198, Fort Worth TX 76102, Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Please contact Patricia Gonzalez in advance to reserve your quantities and ensure that we have your materials ready.
  • Sunday, November 1 – last day to register to participate
  • Monday, November 16 – Advanced Giving starts!
  • Tuesday, December 1 - #iGiveCatholic on GivingTuesday
  • Tuesday, December 8 – enter all remaining offline gifts of cash and checks. Dashboard closes at 11:59 p.m.

When Are the Training and Kickoff Events?

Google Drive Toolkit
  • Includes resources and tools organizations might need for a successful giving day. Included are #iGiveCatholic on GivingTuesday logos and branding guide, Goal-Setting Guide, 2026 Save the Date graphic, 2026 Marketing Toolkit, 2026 Marketing Timeline, and other useful resources.

Access files here

Be sure to check the eBulletin, emails we will send to registered participants and this website for the latest updates and links. And feel free to contact us for additional resources and support to make your participation in #iGiveCatholic on GivingTuesday a big success!

 

Contacts:

Patricia Gonzalez
Director of Parish Relations & Special Projects
817-886-6607

Rachel Martinez, CFRE
Director of Annual Giving and Grants
817-382-4939

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